IMMIGRATION DEFENsE
MY PRACTICE
IMMIGRATION COURT REPRESENTATION
J R Wiltshire Law represents people in immigration court, or at the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR). This court is a neutral body; it is not part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), or U.S. immigration. Many people who cross the border without proper documentation will be issued a Notice to Appear (NTA), which is a piece of paper with a date, time and place on it for a court hearing. Be sure to keep this document, as it is very important! If no NTA is filed, then the person has not been put in removal proceedings in court. However, if you have been issued with an NTA, it is crucial that you appear in court when and where you are supposed to and that you find legal representation to help you find what immigration relief is appropriate in your situation. When visiting an attorney to represent you in court, bring all paperwork (electronic or on paper) to the consultation, but especially your NTA and all Notice of Hearings that you have received.
HOW I HELP
Sometimes people are detained when they come into the country and they have “bond hearings”. These hearings get people out of detention after an amount of bond (money) is given, to assure that the person attends future court hearings in their immigration case. The last situation where some people find themselves in immigration court is when they are living “illegally,”(without proper immigration paperwork) and they commit a crime or are simply stopped by the police in some states (California is a “sanctuary state,” and the police are not supposed to stop people they suspect of being illegal aliens, simply for this reason). However, if someone has been charged by the police for a crime, they may be referred to the EOIR and put in removal proceedings.
Again, if you find yourself in this situation, it is crucial to have proper legal representation, from the moment that you realize you must appear in court. Do not wait until the week before your hearing. You should secure representation well in advance of a court appearance, so that you and your attorney can create a plan, gather all required evidence, and make an application for the appropriate immigration relief that you may be eligible for.
What will we do
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You can schedule a consultation by clicking here (Hyperlink) or you can call me (408) 877 6705. We will collect some initial details about you and schedule a consultation time. If you contact us after business hours, your message or call will be promptly returned.
We currently charge $100 for a 60-minute consultation. We conduct these by phone, Zoom or in person. A fee agreement for an engagement with our firm must be signed in person.
Consultations are generally for one person or one set of immediate relatives (such as a parent / child or husband / wife). If you have a friend or other relative who has separate immigration questions about their status, or a family matter of their own, we would be happy to consult with them separately. You may bring someone with you to support you or to interpret or help you understand the advice given.
WhatsApp and Facetime would require our staff to use their personal Facebook accounts or iPhones to communicate with you. To protect your sensitive information and the privacy of our staff, we do not currently consult using WhatsApp or Facetime. If you would like an online / virtual consultation, we would be happy to assist you over the phone or via Zoom.
Yes, we do. We have helped many clients outside of Nevada, Virginia, Texas, and even outside of the United States with their immigration matters.
Yes, we offer monthly payment plans for many types of cases.
Yes, our staff is fluent in English and Spanish.
We are not available to assist clients in detention. However, we can refer such cases to an attorney who handles immigration matters for someone being detained.
We primarily focus on immigration work, but we will occasionally assist with some types of civil cases, such as guardianship, and we do many types of Family Law. If we are not able to assist you with your civil matter, we will be able to refer you to an attorney who can.
We are open to in-person appointments for current clients and in person consultations in a limited capacity. However, to meet in person with your Attorney you must make an appointment. We conduct electronic client appointments via phone, Zoom, mail, and e-mail.
Our staff cleans their offices before and after every meeting and we perform regular cleanings of all common areas and furniture. Our office has a mask policy for the whole building.
We are open to in-person appointments for current clients and in person consultations in a limited capacity. However, to meet in person with your Attorney you must make an appointment. We conduct electronic client appointments via phone, Zoom, mail, and e-mail.
Our staff cleans their offices before and after every meeting and we perform regular cleanings of all common areas and furniture. Our office has a mask policy for the whole building.
All cases are different. Some factors that decide the price include the type of case that you have and your immigration and criminal history. When you consult with us, we will be able to determine the complexity of your case. We will also be able to provide you an estimate you for fees, taxes, and government costs.
Our staff cleans their offices before and after every meeting and we perform regular cleanings of all common areas and furniture. Our office has a mask policy for the whole building.
J R Wiltshire Law can assist in emigration to the UK, but no other country.
We accept cash, personal checks, cashier’s checks, money orders. We also accept payment through Zelle and Venmo.
Our Contact
Phone
+1 (408) 877 6705
Address
1885, The Alameda, Suite 100E, San Jose, CA 95126, USA
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FAQ's
A "removal hearing" or “deportation hearing” will be held in U.S. Immigration Court. The two types of hearings usually are the “Master Hearing,” which is usually brief and the judge asks you about how you “plead” to the “charges” on your Notice to Appear. The second hearing, or the “Individual Hearing” (sometimes called the “merits” hearing), goes through the detailed facts and law regarding your case. If you have either type of hearing approaching, get legal representation as soon as possible.
If your Notice of Hearing that you were sent has a date, time and location, you are required to show up at immigration court. However, when clients come to me with a Notice of Hearing from another state, I am able to change venue, which means to ask the original court where the matter is scheduled to relinquish control over that case and send it to a court located closer to where you now live. However, within 5 days of moving from your residence, you must complete a Change of Address form (E-33) with the court, to notify them of your change in residence. This form is also served upon the DHS (the body representing U.S. Immigration), and they may ask that the matter be transferred to the appropriate court, but this is not done automatically. If you have a hearing coming up in another state, it is crucial to visit an attorney to change venue as soon as possible so that you will not have to take the time and expense to travel to another state for your hearing.
You may be offered “voluntary departure,” when you are asked to leave the U.S., and you do so of your own free will, before your final hearing before the EOIR. This type of voluntary departure is called “pre-conclusion,” and if you take this, you will have to voluntarily leave the U.S., but there will be no deportation order issued against you. One advantage of this option is that there will be more ways for you to legally enter the U.S. in the future than if you have a deportation issued in your name. “Post-conclusion” voluntary departure may be available at the end of your final hearing at the EOIR, though, it is harder to obtain then.
In a situation where a judge has denied your claim or application at the EOIR, know that you will not be deported right then and there. After a denial, a person has 30 days to appeal the decision of that judge. If you have faced an EOIR denial, it is essential to quickly have an immigration attorney assess your case and see if you have grounds for an appeal to be filed.
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